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Diogenes syndrome
— frontal lobe dysfunction or multi-factorial disorder? | | Author(s) | Helen Campbell, George Tadros, Gabra Hanna |
| Journal title | Geriatric Medicine, vol 35, no 3, March 2005 |
| Pages | pp 77-79 |
| Source | http://www.gerimed.co.uk |
| Keywords | Self care capacity ; Neglect [care] ; Memory disorders ; Case studies ; Literature reviews. |
| Annotation | Diogenes syndrome is characterised by domestic squalor, self-neglect, social isolation and hoarding of rubbish. This syndrome is much more common in older than younger people, and the majority suffer from a physical illness. In this article, the authors discuss the currently available evidence on Diogenes syndrome and its epidemiology. They attempt to reveal the mysterious pathology of the syndrome. Having included a case report, they conclude that a study of a larger number of cases using detailed neuropsychological assessment and complete clinical and organic examination would be useful. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-050422202 A |
| Classmark | CA: QNR: EH: 69P: 64A |
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